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Konica Autoreflex T41976
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Konica AR
- Years
- 1976–1979
- Shutter
- 4s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-silicon-spr
The Konica Autoreflex T4 (1976) is the successor to the well-regarded Autoreflex T3 (1973) and the final body in Konica's flagship Autoreflex T series. It retains the AR bayonet mount and the shutter-priority automatic exposure mode that defined the T line, while updating the metering cell to a silicon SPR type for faster response and improved low-light sensitivity compared to the T3's CdS-based system. The shutter is a horizontal-travel Copal Square metal blade unit running 4s to 1/1000s, with a mechanical fallback at ~1/60s if batteries fail. Like the T3, it accepts the full range of Konica Hexanon AR lenses. The T4 arrived at an unfortunate moment: Canon launched the AE-1 in 1976 with aggressive marketing and a lower price point, and the T4 never achieved the commercial traction Konica needed.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery check**: Silicon SPR meter requires correct voltage. Use modern SR44 silver-oxide cells.
- **Shutter**: The Copal Square horizontal metal shutter is generally reliable; check for smooth operation across all speeds and even curtain travel.
- **Mechanical fallback**: Verify the single mechanical speed (nominally ~1/60s) fires with batteries removed.
- **Mirror damper**: Foam disintegrates; plan to replace.
- **Light seals**: Degrade with age; straightforward to DIY replace.
- **AR-mount contacts**: Clean with IPA before use.
- Repair availability is limited; Konica SLR technicians are scarce. Factor CLA cost into purchase price.
About this camera
The final iteration of Konica's professional shutter-priority Autoreflex T line, refined but commercially eclipsed by the Canon AE-1.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Konica Autoreflex T4 use?
- The Konica Autoreflex T4 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Konica Autoreflex T4 take?
- The Konica Autoreflex T4 uses a 2x 1.55V SR44 / 2x LR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Konica Autoreflex T4 have?
- The Konica Autoreflex T4 uses the Konica AR mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Konica Autoreflex T4 offer?
- The Konica Autoreflex T4's shutter speeds range from 4s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Konica Autoreflex T4 use?
- The Konica Autoreflex T4 meters with ttl-center-weighted-silicon-spr.
